Brian Hernandez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Experienced Hospice Nurse with a background in pediatric and adult populations. Works compassionately with patients and families to provide comfort and quality care. Supports families and patients with extensive resources, information, and clinical nursing interventions concerning end-of-life events and expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Ward
Banner University Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
Server
First Watch Daytime Cafe
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Level 6 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2019
Skills
- Pain Control
- Oxygen therapy
- Hospice care management
- Family Support
- Nursing assessment
- Infection prevention
- Symptom management
- End of life care
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona, License number 238276
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Ward
Banner University Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2022
Server
First Watch Daytime Cafe
01.2019 - 12.2019
Level 6 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona, License number 238276
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
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